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How to Organize Your Children’s Medicine Cabinet

Back to school means back to germs. How you organize your children's medicine cabinet matters greatly this time of year. I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, LLC. The opinions stated are my own. This is a View Post

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8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom

8 Things You Need to Add Hygge to Your Bedroom I am excited to work with The Modern Dane on this sponsored post. I received product and compensation in return for my honest review. Every opinion stated is 100% mine. The light is gently breaking through the shades. There’s a soft grunting noise in View Post

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The Best Guide to Experience Gifts for Kids and Teens

I am honored to feature another post today from Sidney Young from Need Organizing? She is a “regular” on my blog because I love her down-to-earth common sense ways to combat clutter and keep your home organized! I know you will love this article from her too! Here is Sidney’s: "The Best Guide to View Post

Filed Under: Gift Guides, Hygge, Life Style, Parenting, Winter Tagged With: Baby, Guest Blogging, Kids, Toddlerhood

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The Most Creative 15 Christmas Stocking Ideas

The Most Creative 15 Christmas Stocking Ideas These creative and adorable Christmas Stocking ideas are certain to get you in the Christmas spirit. With so many fun choices, who says you can only have one Christmas stocking? It's hard not to fall in love with the thought of Christmas. It's a View Post

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4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season

These four genius hacks will give you a stress-free holiday season - even if the turkey is dry and your Christmas cards go out late.  4 Hacks to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season As you gear up for the holidays, it can get a little daunting. It feels as if you have a to-do list that is View Post

Filed Under: Hygge, Life Style, Motherhood, Winter

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Why World Stroke Day is Important to Me And You

Why World Stroke Day Is Important To Me And You I am thrilled to work with the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association to help spread awareness of World Stroke Day. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.  Do you remember what you were doing on August 30, View Post

Filed Under: Health, Heart, Life Style, Reviews

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Why is a Hygge Lifestyle So Popular Right Now?

Why is a hygge lifestyle so popular right now? Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word used to describe the feeling of comfort and coziness. The concept of hygge focuses on creating joy and contentment in the everyday moments of our daily life. Hygge is about so much more than just candles and fuzzy View Post

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The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families

  Thank you, Erin Condren, for sending us family calendar products to review, in return for my honest opinion. Every opinion stated is 100% mine.  The Best Family Calendar Tips for Crazy Busy Families Hi, my name is Tove and I am a perpetual to-do list maker and re-doer. My to-do View Post

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5 Common Mistakes People Make While Decluttering

As Marie Kondo says, “Our items should give us joy!” Bump up your “Spring Cleaning” into “Fall Cleaning” by avoiding these common decluttering mistakes! 5 Common Mistakes People Make While Decluttering  The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) reported that we spend around View Post

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End of Summer Family Bucket List the Whole Family Will Love

The summer is drawing to an end. Get the most out of the last few days with these fun end of summer family bucket list ideas. Summer Family Bucket List Summer is coming to an end. There are only so many days left of clear skies, warm sunshine, and high temperatures before school takes over again View Post

Filed Under: Life Style, Parenting, Summer

Estate planning tips and information for parents. Families with young kids need this estate planning information. Plan for your family's financial future. Financial literacy information for parents. #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningInformation #FinancialInformationForFamilies #FinancialPlanningForFamilies #MamaintheNow

The Most Important Estate Planning Tips for Parents

How can parents protect their children should the unexpected happen? Why is estate planning for parents so important? Get all your questions answered! Estate Planning for Parents As parents, it’s our duty to protect our children and provide a warm, loving environment for them.  Furthermore, View Post

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Summer hygge ideas for the whole family. Summer is the perfect time for hygge. Summer bucket list items for the whole family. Bring coziness, happiness and hygge into your summer months with these fun ideas. #Hygge #Summer #BucketList #SummerBucketList #HappyFamily #HyggeIdeas #HyggeLife #mamainthenow

10 Fun Ways to Get Your Summer Hygge On

Fun ways to get your summer hygge on Nothing makes my heart sing more than when the kids embrace the values I so desperately try to instill in them. It’s now summer in the Pacific North West, which means everyone comes out of hibernation, dusts off the cobwebs and embraces nature. Yesterday one of View Post

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DIY bath bombs for the ultimate hygge experience. Self care in form of hygge with bath bombs you made. These make perfect hygge gifts for teachers and anyone in need of hygge and self care. Enjoy self care with these beautiful bath bombs. DIY bath bombs. #BathBombs #DIYBathBombs #HyggeBath #HyggeExperience #HyggeHome #SelfCare #MamaintheNow #Motherhood

The Best DIY Bath Bombs for the Ultimate Hygge Bath

Add Hygge to Your Bath, with DIY Bath Bombs What could possibly be more hyggelig than a relaxing, hot bath? DIY Bath Bombs of course! They are mostly pretty easy to make, and using one with your favorite scent can make a world of difference in your day.  Pure, sweet, luxury. Wait, what is View Post

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Ensure your family’s summer vacation by never leaving home without these 13 FSA-eligible items. A mother of four shares her best advice for traveling with kids. Summer vacation plans with kids? Don’t leave home without these 13 health care items. #FamilyTravel #FamilyTrip #TravelingWithKids #FSAEligible #FSA #Partner #GetFlexSmart

13 FSA Eligible Items You MUST Bring When Traveling With Kids

Traveling with kids this summer? Don’t do another thing until you’ve read my list of 13 items to bring with you. This list of FSA-eligible items saved us a trip to the ER!   It was a pleasure working with FSAstore.com on this campaign. I received compensation for my honest review of their View Post

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